Chicken Fajita Pasta Salad Recipe
This Chicken Fajita Pasta Salad is a zesty and satisfying dish that combines the flavors of fajitas with the convenience of a pasta salad. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a potluck gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Lime Dressing:
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 1 Tbsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup olive oil
Salad:
- 1 (15-oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (11-oz) can Mexicorn, drained
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 8– oz bowtie pasta, cooked
- 2½ cups chopped cooked chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups crushed Doritos
Instructions
- Make the Lime Dressing: Whisk together lime juice, cumin, chili powder, and cilantro. Slowly drizzle in olive oil and whisk until combined.
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine black beans, corn, salsa, tomatoes, cooked pasta, chicken, and cheese.
- Combine: Pour lime dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine.
- Finish: Right before serving, gently mix in crushed Doritos.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Fajita Pasta Salad, Fajita Salad, Pasta Salad, Tex-Mex Salad
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